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Semaphore stylidium |
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Stylidiaceae: Stylidium semaphorum
This orchid grows in one location with only 100+ plants. It was found in the ’60’s and some years cannot be found at all.
"Stylidium semaphorum is a species that belongs to the genus Stylidium (family Stylidiaceae). The specific epithet semaphorum is Greek for "sign bearing" and refers to the flower shape, which appears to have to be positioned in a V-shape, a semaphore code for "attention". It is an herbaceous perennial that grows from 5-18 cm tall and has divided stems covered with tile-like leaves that are arranged in a spiral formation around the stem. The narrowly ovate leaves are basifixed and held closely against the stems." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylidium_semaphorum
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